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n aquaculture centre, boat-ramp boardwalk, and timber harvesting are the anchors of economic growth for a rejuvenated Malahat Nation. Malahat elders under Chief Michael Harry outlined some of their band’s plans during Wednesday’s opening of Malahat’s cultural resource centre. The Chinese-owned aquaculture project, by the firm Dalin, involves scallop raising in pristine seas and could see more than $22 million invested in south Cowichan’s emerging economy. It could also spell 40 jobs in peak season, and 20 in the off- season, Harry and company explained. Dalin is hauling equipment to its one-acre site on seaside Malahat land, while awaiting federal and provincial permits, band administrator Lawrence Lewis said of the project, which is expected to cover 50 sea hectares. more on page 3

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Approximately 200 people march their way along Duncan Street from Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan campus toward the Si’em Lelum Gym during the seventh-annual Walk of the Nations on May 31, an opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate the rich diversity of the Cowichan Region.

Just another adventure of a lifetime for Chad Deetken Gobi Gallop: For this Chemainus man, a 700-kilometre horseback trek across the Mongolian desert is just another holiday

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hen Helen Keller called life a daring adventure or nothing, she must have had people like 69-year-old Chad Deetken in mind. This Chemainus man’s next daring adventure will give him an experience he’ll never forget while benefiting poor children half a world away. Deetken leaves today for Mongolia to participate in the second-annual Gobi Gallop. He will join others in travelling 70 kilometres per day,

for eight hours a day, over 10 days. They will be on horseback, galloping across the steppes of Mongolia to benefit a charity called the Veloo Foundation. The Mongolian ride brings an episode in his life full-circle. Forty-three years ago in November 1971, weather and the time of year forced him to abandon his lifelong dream of riding a camel caravan across Afghanistan and points beyond. “I never really got over the disappointment of having missed out on that adventure,” he said. “That is, until now.” The cost of his Gobi escapade, not including airfare is $2,000 US. Half of it will go to the foundation. Julie Veloo created the foundation after discovering proud, self-sufficient Mongolians reduced to combing through garbage dumps after a brutal winter in 2009-10 killed nearly nine million of their animals and their nomadic way of life. What touched Veloo the most was the plight

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of the children. Many helped their parents sift through garbage, while others, not much older than the younger siblings they were supervising, babysat in freezing, cold houses, without food or heat. Today, as a result of her efforts and generous donations, the Children of the Peak Sanctuary supports 40 children from underprivileged families who have migrated from rural areas to Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar. The children’s social, intellectual and physical development is stimulated through group play, educational games and educating both children and parents about nutrition and hygiene. The Gobi Gallop might count as the adventure of a lifetime for some. Not Deetken. He has backpacked through Asia, climbed Mt. Everest to the base camp without a Sherpa, trekked up Mt. Kilimanjaro, and explored the jungles of Borneo. And he didn’t stop there. Despite not being able to tell a half-hitch from a halyard, Deetken built a sailboat in Los Angeles and on his maiden voyage sailed to a sweet

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Chemainus resident Chad Deetken loves horseback riding, but June marks the ﬁrst time he will be able to ride across the Gobi Desert. little town, “down the coast.” Mazatlán, Mexico is 1,665 kilometres south of L.A. “I sailed through quite a gale,” he said. more on page 9

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metre high by a half-metre wide, or smaller, and does not apply to cooking stoves fueled by gas, propane or briquettes. “This prohibition covers all B.C. parks, Crown lands and private lands within the Coastal Fire Centre, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the area known as the Fog Zone,” the forests ministry’s release reads.

“It does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has wildfire-prevention bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department.” Cowichanians should check current prohibitions through local authorities. Scofflaws breaking this open-fire prohibition may be fined $345 or, if convicted, can be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail.

Living wage set at $17.04

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f you’re earning less than $17 an hour and a parent of a family of four, you’re probably struggling to make ends meet. That’s according to Volunteer Cowichan and Social Planning Cowichan, which recently published the Cowichan Valley’s fourth-annual Living Wage for the Cowichan Valley report. “We know that there are many people in the Cowichan community who are not making a living wage and who continue to struggle,” said Kathleen Sheppard, executive director of Social Planning Cowichan. A living wage is the minimum hourly wage that parents need to cover their everyday expenses with-

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Social Planning Cowichan: survey determines what family of four needs to get by out taking on debt, working multiple jobs or relying on assistance, assuming each is working full-time. Sheppard said locally, it’s $17.04, down slightly but not significantly from last year’s $17.53. The living wage, calculated using a family of four, is comprised of two adults and two children, consisting of a seven-year-old in after-school care and a four-year-old in child care. The calculation takes into account housing, food, clothing, transportation, childcare and health

care expenses. The living wage’s largest components are housing and childcare, which make up 42% of the model family’s expenses. The Cowichan Valley’s living wage is lower than Victoria’s $18.93 and Vancouver’s $20.10, but is consistent with other B.C. communities like Kelowna, at $16.98, Parksville, at $17.30 and the Fraser Valley at $17.02. Employers or companies with a social conscience who might be

interested in establishing a living wage but are concerned about the financial costs might want to think about the benefits, said Georg Stratemeyer, executive director of Volunteer Cowichan. He should know, as his organization established a living wage policy for employees within the past year. Two of his 14 employees were earning less than the living wage and their salaries were increased $1.50 an hour. “While our labour costs have increased, in our case it wasn’t a

substantial amount,” Stratemeyer said. “The benefits for employers is that there is less turnover, less training and employees are more invested in the company, the workplace culture is better.” He said there are other ways for employers to increase their employees’ wages, including group health care and daycare. “We’d be a better community if all the people here earned a living wage. I know not all employers can pay for it, but with some creativity, it can be done.” Those interested in learning more about the living wage can visit livingwageforfamilies.ca A full copy of the 2014 Living Wage Report is available for download from the Social Planning Cowichan website atsocialplanningcowichan.org.

Malahat First Nation unveils big economic development plans from page 1

Malahat Chief Michael Harry signs a memorandum of understanding with TimberWest CEO Brian Frank last week.

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Woman survives motorcycle crash near the Malahat

63-year-old female motorcyclist is lucky to be alive after Sunday’s late-morning crash on South Shawnigan Lake Road, Malahat’s fire chief says. “A single motorcycle went into the ditch, but we don’t know how,” Rob Patterson told the News Leader Pictorial of the wreck still under RCMP investigation. The woman’s identity was unknown to Patterson.

She woman suffered “at least one broken wrist, maybe two” when the westbound, gold Triumph and its rider hit the ditch in the rural road’s 600 block. “She was conscious and moving around when we got there,” Patterson said of his crew’s fast response. The biker was taken to Victoria hospital, he believed. “It didn’t look like too much of a high-speed crash.” There were no witnesses to the sunny-weather mishap that

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Dalin’s first three to five years of production, mostly for overseas markets, will test the plant’s capabilities while ensuring a clean environment, he explained “It’s a canary in the coal mine,” Lawrence said of keeping Malahat-area seas clean. Then there’s Malahat’s planned development of a $500,000 boat ramp, boardwalk and parking lot on a 10-acre site off Mill Bay Road. Designs are ramped toward fall construction and a spring launch, Lewis explained. Capping the night was a formal

memorandum of understanding autographed by Chief Harry and TimberWest CEP Brian Frank. That MOU heralded a good-neighbours agreement, as about half of the band’s territory involves timber harvesting by the forest giant. Frank stressed his firm’s responsibility to the environment, and the value nature brings to the resource. “Forestry can be done in a good way or a bad way,” he said, noting Malahat land has been actively logged for a century. “We will work with the Malahat Nation and identify opportunities for investment, and employment and development.”

Thieves swipe Zamboni fuel from community centre

Crooks looking to proﬁt from pinching propane tanks from the community centre are being sought by the RCMP. “North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is investigating a theft from the Island Savings Centre that occurred May 12, at approximately 3 a.m.” says Cpl. Krista Hobday. “Unknown thieves, believed to be operating an imported mini van, possibly an older grey or blue Honda Odyssey, broke into a locked cage and made off with $4,800 worth of propane tanks. “ The tanks are owned by Superior Propane but leased by the Island Savings Centre to fuel the Zamboni.” Twelve 33-pound tanks were taken, and the Mounties suspect the thieves may be trying to sell them, she notes. “This type of crime costs citizens, including those who utilize the rink, in more ways than one. Money for the loss of the tanks has to come from somewhere. Hopefully the police will hear from someone who has information regarding this theft.” North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP ask if you have information on this or any other crime, contact the detachment at 250-748-5522, or you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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owichan Cat Rescue members are happy to be lapping up all the attention — and funding — they’ve been receiving lately. A donation of $5,000 was made to the CCR’s low cost spay/neuter program on behalf of cat Heidi. Heidi, a pregnant stray cat, arrived at the front door of CCR in 2002 in desperate need of a home and help. She found the love and care she needed. Heidi became ill in April and lost her battle to an aggressive form of leukemia despite the best efforts of the family to obtain highly-skilled specialized vets. The family wanted to create a significant memorial for Heidi and made the donation her legacy. “As a result, approximately 45 cats owned by people living below the poverty line will be spayed or neutered or vaccinated,’’ noted Jean Hamilton, trustee for CCR. “Hundreds, very likely thousands, of unwanted kittens will not be born into lives of deprivation as a result.’’ CCR also applied to the Cowichan Valley Regional District for a contribution to the low cost program and was notified $3,231 had been approved and will

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The turnover at Sunridge Place can’t be good Layoffs: Residents deserve more stability

he situation surrounding the workforce at Sunridge Place can best be described as peculiar. In just a handful of years, Duncan’s biggest and newest seniors care facility has effectively fired its entire staff, not once, but twice. The first time was in 2009, when the owners terminated their agreement with the operators just days after staff voted in favour of joining the Hospital Employees Union — a move a Sunridge spokesperson at the time said was not connected. About four years later, the facility’s 200-plus employees received another blanket layoff notice, this time because More care in was, according to the owners, rethe care busi- itquired as part of a pending sale. That convoluted sale effectively ness, please resulted in the union being kicked out of the facility as a new management group was contracted to hire replacements. Just as in the wake of the 2009 layoffs, there is an expectation many of the old staff will be hired back. Exactly how many did, and if that happened at lower wages remains unclear. Unlike the outrage that erupted in February when the most recent layoffs were announced, public chatter surrounding Monday’s transition to a new operator was muted at best. We expect that’s largely because the workers are worried about getting and holding jobs, and because there is no longer a union speaking on their behalf. If you are wondering why the labour machinations of a private facility should be of anything but a mild interest to you, consider the fact that Sunridge — or a facility like it — may eventually become your home, or that of your loved ones. And consider that your government is paying Sunridge to provide your neighbours with the proper care environment. Is this the kind of environment you want them to live in?

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The life of Chad Deetken chronicled in today’s page one story is not for everyone. But in most of us exists a streak that yearns to break away from the mundane and head off on an adventure. If we can’t join Deetken on his jaunts through the Amazon, or across the Gobi Desert, at least we can bask in the glow of reading his story. And it’s for a good cause too.

Chad Deetken leaves for Mongolia today.

How determination allowed me to ﬂy high again Maeve Maguire

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t was just as the float plane settled into its flight that the panic took hold of me. Until that moment, I was excited to be airborne, looking for my house in the bay below. My heart rate tripled and my mind chose flight over fight as its stress response: I looked for the door handle to jump out of the plane. I believed I had increased my risk of death for the sake of convenience, which was irresponsible because I left a newborn who was solely breastfed at home. I was tempted to tell the pilot but decided distracting the only person who knew how to fly this metal box would jeopardize the safety of our 20-minute journey across the Georgia Strait. The event developed into a mild case of pteromerhanophobia: a fear of flying. Each

flight since only exacerbated the problem. On one flight, I was put in the worst seat on the full plane: back corner, no recline. Luckily for me a kind woman who isn’t afraid of hurtling across the sky at 400 mph in a tin can, squished together with 150 other people, offered me her aisle seat. That somehow made the flight more tolerable. Last month, I flew to Kelowna: two flights each way. I was nervous about the trip from the moment I booked it in February. This time, I decided to deal with the problem instead of living in fear of a panic attack. My doctor offered me two things: a prescription for a mild sedative, and a breathing technique to use when I felt panicky. I ditched the prescription. Overcoming my fear drug- and distraction-free was a scarier proposition but this way the problem might disappear forever. My friend who worked as a WestJet flight attendant said in 18 years with the company she didn’t have a single incident. I spoke with a

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WestJet pilot, who told me three facts: the pilots love their families as much as I do; we’re safer in the air than on the ground; and the wings will never fall off. When the day came, I set out to the airport armed with these positive affirmations, my new breathing technique, a few episodes of Downton Abbey and meditation music on the iPad in case I couldn’t manage my anxiety. The universe conspired to ensure many eventualities were covered in this desensitization exercise. The kids all cried when I left them. The airline moved me from the aisle seat I had booked to the worst seat on the plane: back corner, no recline—for all four of the flights. I was told I might not have a seat on one of the flights, we had turbulence over the mountains, and I couldn’t get Downton Abbey to play. None of it mattered because the moment I sat in my seat on the first flight, I knew I had it licked. I’d imagined myself in that seat for so long, the anticipation of it was worse than the

event itself. I still used the breathing technique in every challenging instance, but I was in control of the anxiety so it didn’t have a chance to surface. As we flew over the coastal mountain peaks, I looked out the window and was in awe of what I saw below. In the same moment I experienced a rush of joy that nearly brought me to tears, I noticed the woman next to me playing Candy Crush on her iPad. It’s scarier to face the fear without drugs or distractions, but the reward is so much greater than becoming the Mayor of Candy Town. Maeve Maguire is a technical writer who lives and works in Maple Bay and writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial. Visit her blog www.cowichandale.com, or email her at maeve@describewriting.com.

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Dear editor Nanaimo Regional District’s decision to stop funding the ICF with regional property taxpayer dollars is an idea North Cowichan’s directors on the CVRD should follow. The red flags are flying. Every key deliverable promised by the ICF has passed with no completion. The one-time fixed funding of $15 million promised by Ottawa and Victoria is contingent upon getting an agreement between VIA Rail and Southern Rail. That key deliverable is way past due. Expert opinions have put the cost of fixing the rails and bridges at about $110 million. Total funding available to date is $20.9 million. The difference of $89 million is a taxpayer sink hole in the making. With no more senior government support, the ICF will come after each region’s municipalities to pay up. It is time for North Cowichan’s directors on the CVRD, Jon Lefebure, Ruth Hartmann and Barb Lines to demand support for the Nanaimo Regional District’s initiative. Don Swiatlowski North Cowichan

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be able to attend, I have major issues with this much money going to support one entity that essentially operates in a vacuum in our community. I really feel this donation and this school should do a better job of supporting the community that sustains this organization. With so much need in our community, it is difficult to witness the juxtaposition of so many struggling individuals and families as well as overworked/underpaid non-profits and charities with $19 million flooding into the last local institution that really needs this money. I know the school has made some local contributions. I am aware of the recent donation to the Shawnigan Lake Residents’ Association. I challenge the school to use a portion of this overwhelming amount of money to redouble such efforts and make stronger connections to our community. It does not exist in a vacuum and there is significant need right outside the gates that could really use just a small fraction of this financial windfall. Shirley Jura

Andrea Norlund, centre, President of the Cowichan Valley Bar Association battles for the loose ball againt Shaun Mackenzie and Keith Stubbs during a practice for the annual wheelchair rugby fundraiser to take place at the Duncan city square on Sunday June 8 at 10 a.m. This year’s event will consist of 16 teams going for the Discovery Honda Wheelchair Rugby Trophy, according to event organizer Jamie Coleman. Last year’s event was won by Team Lawyers munity should be like. the market for months (and thing of the kind; in fact I have months), and empty retail space yet to talk to one person who is in Debbie Rogoza Duncan everywhere, the last thing we need favour of this idealogical waste of Duncan is a construction boom. We need money. According to an RCMP CBC just what Canadians infrastructure, industry and jobs initiative this week, 8,450 vehicles Who’s going to use these to attract and retain professionals were counted on the Trans-Canneed and young families in our comada Highway in just two hours in new buildings? Dear editor munity. Duncan alone! Why on Earth are Dear editor Re: Paul Fletcher column on the Tamara Leigh Re: the idea that developing our governments funding $20.9 CBC. CBC Radio is some of the Comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com best coverage I’ve ever listened to. Echo Heights will spark the million on this rail project when economy. When there is enough the Trans-Canada is clogged in Now that I live overseas I miss it business happening here that Colwood, clogged and dangerdearly and would listen to it more Donation should be used to space becomes an overly inflated ous in Duncan, and single-lane if I didn’t need local news more. help outside SLS gates medianed on the Malahat? Where commodity, then we will need a It’s produced shows are intelliconstruction boom. Yes, conDear editor are the priorities? gent, insightful, and thought prostruction jobs are good jobs, and Re: the Shaw family donating Chris Neal voking. Why would Canadians it would provide work for a lot of $19 million to the Shawnigan Cobble Hill want to execute such a wonderful the younger people in the area, Lake School. While I respect cultural treasure? but what is going to support those that some of that money will go George Lee toward scholarships helping stu- Comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com We’re lucky to have people jobs? Once we build 50 empty buildings, where are the jobs godents who would otherwise not like the Lions ing to be? Dear editor Jeremy Friesen, Duncan, I am so proud to be part of Comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com this community we live in. I just wanted to thank the Lions Club, are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in response to isThe last thing we need is a suesHereraised for stepping up and helping Jain our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, not the individual. nine Clark with her insulin pump. construction boom You must include your full name, home community and a phone number where we can reach durLeader Pictorial AdyouFormats This is one of the reasons we ing oﬃce hours. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. Letters will be edited for clarity, Dear editor need to support our local clubs. grammar, length and good taste. Name-withheld letters will not be published. With real estate listings in parts Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com We receive more letters than we have space Thank you again for being such a of North Cowichan sitting on 3 column – grayscale for. Publication(4.33”) is not guaranteed. wonderful example, of how com-

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y the way, did you hear: • Meet the new South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce board: president Dave Shortill (Family Integrity Corporation), directors Jason Lowe (Arbutus Golf & Country Club), Gay Wise (Wise Financial Services), Michael Harry (Malahat Band) and Ross Tennant (independent consultant). The group thanked its outgoing president Mike Hanson (Hanson Internet Consulting) and outgoing directors Sandra Simoneau (CIBC) and Patrick Miller (Pemberton Realty) for their contributions. • Local winners in the seventh-annual Vancouver Island Commercial Building Awards included: award of excellence Multi-Family Townhouse winner The Waterfront at Mill Bay; awards of merit to the Mill Bay Fire Hall, the North Cowichan Municipal Hall addition; retail honours to Chemainus Village Square and honourable mentions in office/retail reno to the Cowichan Health & Wealth Centre. • Congratulations to Merridale Cidery. Huffington Post has named it one of Vancouver Island’s best places to get married, after a recommendation by Jesse Holland Photo. • Manager David Messier and the crew at Maple Bay Marina are proud the Georgia Strait Alliance has awarded the marina its

Valley people Name: John McKinley Occupation: keeping Cowichan readers informed and entertained Age: 46 Hometown: Ladysmith If you get a chance go see: Semirecently? I really enjoyed Life of Pi Right now I am reading: The Hockey News NHL draft preview I’m listening to: at the moment it’s nerdy art-metal like Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree and the killer remix of Vapor Trails by Rush At least once everyone should: take a hike or a mountain bike on Cowichan’s many trails — good for the heart and the soul Most people don’t know I: really believe debate is essential — not as a ﬁght to win, but as a tool to learn Proudest or happiest moment: everybody says their kids, but really, it’s my kids Embarrassing moment: I once water skied into a dock If I was appointed king of the valley I would: tell more stories Before I die: I want to watch the Buﬀalo Sabres hoist the Stanley Cup Words I live by: “How are we going to make this work?”

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Jamie Johnstone and Timothy Allen may have some of the fastest feet in Cowichan. And you can watch them tap their way across the Waterwheel Park stage June 7. This free show — showcasing the work of dancers from ages four to 80 — will celebrate the skill of the students of Duncan’s Lynda Allen tap studio.

Allen and Johnstone, each 15, were recently honoured by being asked to perform in the Victoria Danceworks Festival Gala. “They are amazing kids, highly motivated and dancing at an impressive level for their age,” teacher Lynda Allen said. “They both had a great year performing and competing at the local Cowichan Music Festival

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as well as the Upper Island Music Festival and ﬁnally the most recent Victoria Danceworks Festival. They received ﬁrst place awards along with bursaries for high achievement. The free June 7 Tap Dance Showcase features Allen’s students and music from the band State of Flux. It takes place from 2 to 4 p.m.

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ebuilding the drama program at Chemainus Secondary School is elementary to teacher Shellie Trimble. Sherlock Holmes will serve this week’s viewers clues about the high school’s future shows in the program formerly led by now-retired teacher, Irene King. Trimble described how some 30 stage students — from actors to stage hands to costume makers — concocted Sherlock. “They’ve done everything from sets to costume design. “We have two new operators from the tech division and we’re using our new sound system for the first time. “It’s the kids’ show in so many ways.” Whether on stage or back-stage, her cast and crew are “learning commitment to a task.” “We do warm-up activities where everyone gets experience acting, then they go to their areas of interest. It’s really interesting seeing kids get confidence and camaraderie that comes with a show. It’s truly a team effort.” That team includes Cole Farquhar as eccentrically perceptive English gumshoe, Sherlock.

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Cole Farquhar stares down the barrel of a gun during his turn as the iconic English detective, Sherlock Holmes. “It’s a great show to use because Sherlock is still a character in modern society and people can relate to him,” the Grade 12 student said. “It’s a good way to appeal to the public; it’ll get more people to come and see it.” Farquhar signalled his curious character is letting him learn more about stage craft. “I’m definitely finding things out about myself in relating to the characters. Holmes is very awkward and far from the normal human — and that appeals to me, in a sense.” Playwright Tim Kelly’s plot has Holmes called to track down some missing letters that could have serious implications for international affairs, Trimble explained. “All paths lead back to (Holmes’ enemy) Moriarty (Alex Turber-Field), the mastermind with his own agenda.” The moral, said Farquhar, is that “you don’t know who you can trust.” The show is part of his school’s five-year plan to rebuild its drama

program. “Every year, we’ll add a bit more,” Trimble said. “We’ll do a musical every second year; last year was Pirates Of Penzance. She noted some students are also performing lunch-hour improv at Chemainus elementary. Meanwhile, Farquhar and friends feared a Labour Relations Board ruling, about the current B.C. teachers’ strikes and lock-out, could hamper Sherlock Holmes’ planned evening performances. “That’s really what we’re worried about. We’ve put months into this play, and it would be our worst nightmare if that happens.” Your ticket What; Sherlock Holmes When: June 5 and 6, matinees at 10 a.m., evening shows pending Where: Chemainus Secondary School gym Tickets: $10, $7 students, at the door

ark Alan believes that beating cancer, twice lent his paintings extra colour. It sure says something about his positive outlook on life. “To some degree, it does influence you,” the Shawnigan Lake artist said. “You get a different view of the world; I see the world as being a bit brighter; these (vivid) colours are out there; they’re real.” Alan’s creative angles can be measured during this weekend’s show and sale by the Cherry Point Painters at Duncan United Church. That’s where some 35 members will proffer framed and unframed pieces, including those from what Alan calls his artistic alchemy. “I paint in acrylic and my subjects are impressionist and postimpressionist: sunrises and sunsets. Some have human figures; others are moon rises,” the 63-year-old native Minnesotan said. The retired Saanichton Thrifty Foods staffer gained early artistic influences from his mom and oil artist, Irene. “She kept me thinking about art.” Much later, Alan was creatively refinishing furniture “and I started doing artwork on it — then I started doing it on canvas.” Recovering from cancer — and bone-marrow transplant and prostate cancer — left Alan with time on his hands. “I decided to do some painting

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Mark Alan says surviving cancer gave him a different view of the world. again and took some courses with local painting groups. “It’s a hobby more than anything else.” That pastime morphed when he saw a newspaper ad about the Cherry Point Painters. “They’re very supportive and helpful. Everyone is accepted, no matter what kind of art you do.” Showing work also has merit. “You want to see if people like it,” said Alan, who has shown and sold work in Just Jake’s, and elsewhere. “It feels good. I’ve sold at least one piece at every showing. “Art is a very emotional buy. People may see an art show but no one really knows what they’re looking for. Everyone’s art is different and affects people differently; mine’s very colourful and bold.” Your ticket What: Cherry Point Painters art show and sale Where: Duncan United Church, Ingram Street When: June 6 and 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Neil E Dee’s Danger Thrill Show: Sword swallowing, human blockhead, bed of nails, grinder wheel, human dart board, eye socket weight lifting, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station Street, $20 advance, $22 door.

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WILLIAMSON: M. Louise F.T. (nee Archer), RN Louise Williamson (of Chemainus BC) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, at age 78. She was a beautiful person with a caring and amiable personality, but with an independent streak, and leadership qualities when the occasion demanded it. In her professional life as a Registered Nurse (RN) she was firm but fair, and wellliked and respected by her colleagues and associates. Deeply saddened by her passing are her husband, Fred, of 54 years and her sons and their wives, Blair (Margaret) of Sidney, BC, Grant (Donna) of Vancouver, BC, and Warren of Chemainus, BC. Louise was the 3rd child of Vital and Jeanne (Lafont) Archer, born in November 18, 1935 in Arborfield SK. She leaves behind two brothers, Paul Archer of Nipawin, SK, and Roger Archer of Edmonton, AB, as well as two sisters, Laurette Halliwell of Saskatoon, SK and Vitaline (Lynn) of Tisdale, SK. Her childhood was very eventful which no doubt contributed to her determined personality. Her mother died when Louise was 3 years old. She and her sister Laurette were subsequently raised by relatives in Prince Albert and Duck Lake SK, before returning to Aborfield to complete high school. Louise was a stellar student. Louiseâ€™s father suffered a fatal heart attack when she was 16. Although she had never driven a vehicle on the roads before, she hopped into a truck and drove to a neighbouring farm to get help for her dad, who died 3 weeks later in hospital. When she was 17, Louise followed her sister to Saskatoon and entered the nurseâ€™s training school at St. Pauls Hospital, graduating 3 years later (with a proficiency award) in the summer of 1957 as an RN. After graduation, she and two of her close classmates, seeking new adventure, traveled to Vancouver. All three were accepted by the Royal Columbian Hospital as RNâ€™s in nearby New Westminster, BC. Louise met her husband, Fred, in New Westminster. They were married there in 1960, and started a family in nearby Fraser Mills. Subsequent moves took them to Vancouver Island, first to Campbell River and then Chemainus (where they have lived for 46 years). Over this time she was largely responsible for raising her 3 boys to healthy, well adjusted, successful adults, and made many personal sacrifices on their behalf. Once her children were on their own, Louise returned to nursing at the Ladysmith Hospital for a further 10 years. She had many adventures with her husband, during trips to Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, Thailand and Malaysia, on their boat â€œStrikerâ€? on the BC coast, and in a small Taylorcraft airplane. Not a few of these experiences were frightening at the time, but amusing later in the telling. Louise was an active member of St. Josephâ€™s Roman Catholic Parish in Chemainus. She was involved in and presided over number of committees and projects (including a history book and archives) with her close friend, Helen Lacy. She also represented her church at the Inter-Church Council She also became interested in quilting and produced many exquisite quilts. One took first place in a local show and all are treasured reminders of her to her family. Life became more complicated and challenging when she was diagnosed with Parkinsonâ€™s disease in the year 2000. Despite this she dealt with the limitations imposed by her disease quite successfully, without complaint, to the time of her passing. In April she suffered a bad fall and concussion in her home, leading to an extended coma. She was admitted to the Cowichan District Hospital (Duncan BC), where she received exemplary care, but to no avail. Her husband, Fred, will miss her dearly every day, knowing that he was exceptionally privileged to have met and loved her, and to have been a major part of her life these many years. A prayer vigil will be held on Friday, June 6, at 7:00 pm, at St. Josephâ€™s Roman Catholic Church, in Chemainus, BC (9745 Elm St.). A funeral mass will be held at the same church the next day, Saturday, June 7, at12 noon. This will be followed by a reception in the adjacent church school hall. All family and friends and past associates are most welcome. Internment will be at the Chemainus Cemetery at 9485 Chemainus Rd. A memorial celebration is being planned for sometime during the summer months, for those unable to attend the above proceedings. Flowers are welcome, as are donations to the Parkinsonâ€™s Society of BC - If desired you can indicate , â€œfor researchâ€?, on your donation. Online condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca

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HUDDLESTON: Kathleen Karen passed away Thursday the 29th of May, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband, her mother and her brother. Kathleen was the most caring and giving person I have ever known. Her selfless dedication to the welfare and the lives of others was without measure. She fought her battle with cancer with dignity and unwavering strength and never let on to others the struggles she was having. She was a good woman, a loving wife, a devoted daughter and the pillar of strength for those with disabilities in our community, many of which she personally helped. Just as she fought the disease in silence I believe she wished to pass in silence. I ask that everyone keep her in their memories and cherish those memories and celebrate her life as she shared it with you, every day that the memories come. I love you baby and miss you deeply and the only comfort I have is in knowing that you will walk with me in my heart as I finish this journey called life and we can be together again. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallcecbc.com

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RUF, Pauline Our beloved mother Pauline passed away on Monday, May, 26, 2014. She was born on January 1, 1930 in Gudritz, Yugoslavia. She was predeceased by her husband Oskar in 1976. She is survived by her children Ingrid (Erik), Roland (Ramona), Ramona (Will), and grandchildren Kate and Luke, Bobbi and Toni, and Adrian, Myta and Elliot, and greatgrandchildren Alex and Owen, Tyler and Tatum, Mira and Kaia and Lylah-Rose. Pauline and Oskar were married in Germany in 1950. They immigrated to Canada in 1953 and moved to Duncan in 1956, where they made their home and many lasting friendships. After her family, mom enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dancing and travelling with her friends. She will be greatly missed. A service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on James Street on June 21 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinsonâ€™s Society of BC or the Cairnsmore Place care home would be appreciated. A special thanks to all the staff at Cairnsmore Point, for the love and care they have shown our mom.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS STEAMPUNK Meet-up Crofton Old School Museum. June 15, thesteamcow@shaw.ca 10 am - 2 pm. WARMLANDâ€™S 4th ANNUAL Show and Shine July 26. This year we are adding quality, local vendors. If you are an artist or artisan, call now to book your space! Sandi 748-1238

INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB provides complaint resolution services for all businesses and their customers. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory LOOKING FOR witnesses. On May 1st in Superstore, a gentlemen fell down in store. Contact me at (250)597-4409.

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For those who love, time is not.... Missing you today and always.

Baby Welcome Pat Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740 David Duncan 746-4236 Chemainus & Crofton Diana Chemainus 246-4463 Community & Baby Pat Mill Bay 748-6740 Welcome: Robyn Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Robyn Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

LEGALS

LOST AND FOUND

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

LEGAL

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

PET CARE SERVICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE of KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, late of 3087 STONEHAVEN PLACE, DUNCAN, BC, V9L 0A3. DECEASED. NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them c/o Judy Williams-Parker, Executor at 1235 Mardale Drive NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 3L7 before the 13th day of July, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice. Judy Williams-Park EXECUTOR

FOUND: COCKATIEL young male, Fri., May 23rd in Ladysmith. Not â€œDuckyâ€?, still looking for him. (250)743-4068.

AUSTRALIA, NEW Zealand, and European dairy, crop, sheep, beef farm work available for young adults. Apply now for fall AgriVenture programs. Donâ€™ t Just Visit! Live It! 1-888-598-4415 www.agriventure.com

COWICHAN FAMILY Caregivers Support Society is seeking a new Director of the Cowichan Young Careers Program to begin Aug. 1 on a P/T contract. Desired qualifications include: degree and/or equivalent exp. working with youth/ social services; ability to work with education, health, social service and other sectors; program development, youth leadership training, youth group facilitation skills; community development exp.; and ability to see the glass half full. Send covering letter and resume by June 13/14 to: Ranjana@familyca regiverssupport.org

WAREHOUSEMANâ€™S LIEN ACT: Notice is given that the goods placed in Storage by yourself will be disposed of on June 21, 2014, at SNAP Self Storage 2840 Roberts Rd, Duncan, BC. Isabelle Williams, Wayne Fielding, Robert Robinson, Terry Petruk, How Grimstead, Thomas Scott, Teresa Chandler.

LEGAL assistant required. Conveyance and/or property development experience preferred but will consider all applicants. Email resume to Jodie@pearcetaylor.com

HUGGABLE Hounds pet grooming now offering PICK UP and DROP OFF for Lake Cowichan, Youbou and Duncan area For appointment call 250-715-1084

PERSONALS MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851

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FOUND: SET of keys. Call Lake Cowichan Gazette to identify and claim (250)7494383 LOST: COCKATIEL answers to Ducky, male, very tame (has particular fondness to the Andy Griffith Show theme song or â€˜pretty birdâ€™) will land on your shoulder or extended arm. Left leg banded, #37. Mill Bay area, Huckleberry near Frayne Rd. Generous Reward. Call (250)743-4068.

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-at-home career today!

STOLEN: Reward offered for info on stolen yellow â€˜79 Honda CT 70 mini trail. Has rectangle headlight, torn seat, wired-on, non-matching carb. 250-210-0414

TRAVEL TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. no risk program, stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248

COUNTRY CABS is looking for driverâ€™s. Requires a Class 4 driverâ€™s Licence. Call Bill at 250-746-9957.

TRAVEL

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PHARMACY Assistant Part time pharmacy assistant required. Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends. Past pharmacy experience required. E-Mail resume to athapap@me.com. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

SALES

20 Night Panama Canal Cruise. $2244 Ft. Lauderdale to Vancouver April 11, 2015. Call Cathy 250-510-7577

ANNIVERSARIES

DOBSONâ€™S GLASS Ltd. is a very busy glass shop looking for a long-term glass technician. Experience an asset, but will train the right person. Please apply in person to, 186 Ingram St., Duncan. FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

CELEBRATIONS

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S ! George & Joanne Pastor on celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary on May 16th, 2014. Who knew you were that old! Lots of love, your kids, grand kids, and great grand kids.

LIVE-IN MANAGER required for local motel. Must have experience. 3 bdrm suite provided. Call 250-701-8797 FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, June 28th & July 26th courses 8:30-4:30 $75. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. Full time/Part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 866-472-4339.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT CAREGIVER caretaker couple seeking live in position. Stay at home, we provide personal and property care. 250218-0099 monicajunck@gmail.com

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

â€œAn angel has arrived!â€?

Jacey was born Friday, May 16, 2014 at 10:10 p.m. weighing 6 lbs 15 oz. to new parents Jennifer and Curtis Mose. Grandparents Alf and Cheryl Reda and Al and Bev Mose welcome this beautiful addition into the family along with Great Grandparents Nonna Fiora Reda and Anna and Ejlif Mose. Thank you to Dr. Karen McIntyre and all the amazing staff at the Cowichan District Hospital for their care and kindness.

PCL ENERGY - Now hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Please send your resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

VOLUNTEERS Volunteer Walk Committee Chair

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. urgently needs a Volunteer Walk Chair to help lead a volunteer committee to organize the annual Investors Group Walk for Memories fundraising event in The Cowichan Valley, to be held on January 25, 2015. Please contact: Daphne Tsai: dtsai@alzheimerbc.org 1-800-667-3742 www.walkformemories.com

BRABY MOTORS Service Department- Salmon Arm has 2 full time positions - experienced Service Advisor and Tower Operator. Must possess automotive mechanical knowledge, ability to work in fast paced environment. Strong work ethic, organizational skills, ability to multi task a must. Exceptional wage/ benefit package. E-mail resume pat@brabymotors.com or fax 250-832-4545. CARDINO SHOES is looking for a Sales Associate for a busy retail environment. Must be able to climb ladders, haul boxes and work weekends! Starting immediately. Please apply in person with a resume to 165 Craig St, or online at cardinoshoes@shaw.ca

Medial OfďŹ ce Assistant

Req. for MEDICAL- Surgical Specialist office in Duncan. Must have minimum of 3 years exp. & be available to work full time. Please email resumes with File # A-949 MOA, in the subject line; koconnor@bpdigital.ca

HANDYMAN/ CARETAKER to live in. Prefer country, good refâ€™s. dewar.r.a@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing!

FURNITURE QUEEN MATTRESS Brand New Pillowtop $200. 250-713-9680

SET: style.

ROXTON, CANADIAN made lrg oval maple pedestal table, 65â€? plus leaf exc. cond. $1,025. Lrg chesterfield/loveseat/chair $1,000. Lrg Qn headboard & armoire, $600. Lrg computer desk $95. Office chair $75. Recliner/rocker $250. All OBO. Call 250-7460958

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 LOVELY end table lamps Bombay $100/pair. New embossing heat tool $25. As new Fiskars border punch $10. 250-746-1078. BEHNING UPRIGHT piano 100 years old, ivory keys, $1500. Call (250)267-6208. EXERCISE CYCLE (Weslo Pursuit 695) $75 OBO, Rowing Fitness System (York) $100 OBO, Elliptical (Diamondback) $200 OBO, Folding Treadmill (Ironman Edge) $300. Instruction manuals included. Call (250)746-6537.

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

FATHERâ€™S DAY SALE

30% off Storewide! 430 Whistler, Duncan, BC. Call 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

We Want You!

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax: (1)250-756-1170 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.gregg distributors.ca

HELP WANTED

Get your wallet and your LEGS

in SHAPE

Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes: CROFTON 503602 â€“ Babine Pl/Rd, 7838-7957 Osborne Bay, Peterson (27 papers) 503603 â€“ 1633-16369 Adelaide, 7976-8006 Arthur, 7944-8106 York (43 papers) 503710 â€“ Cecil St, Crofton Rd (59 papers)

MAPLE BAY

153904 â€“ Andermere Way, Canary Pl, Cygnet Dr, Cygnet Pl, Indian Crescent, Indian Rd, Swans Nest Dr, Swans Nest Pl (88 papers)

MILL BAY

304115 â€“ Dagall Rd, Noowick Rd, Scollard Rd (42 papers)

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

354205 â€“ Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree, Widows Walk, Worthington (63 papers) 354252 â€“ Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhal, Welcome, Worthington (57 papers) 354260 â€“ Gregory Road, Lampman Road, MacDonald Road, McIntosh Road, Park Place (50 papers) 354302 â€“ College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview (51 papers) CALL TARA NOW

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

HELP WANTED

BABY GIRL!

GORDâ€™S MAYTAG Kamloops BC. H.A.C Operations. Requires F/T Service Tech. Email: cameron.wilson@ gordsmaytag.com.

WORK WANTED

Celebrations

Jacey Fiora Mose

MEDICAL/DENTAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

250-856-0047

Garage Sales #ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ– ADĂ–ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ– SHEETSĂ–ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ–

GARAGE SALES

CHEMAINUS: 10034 Beach Dr. Moving sale blowout! Sat & Sun 8-5. Antiques, tools, cabinets. dewar.r.a@gmail.com

JUNE 7 & 8. Large multifamily garage sale at the Caretakerâ€™s residence, Fuller Lake Park, Chemainus. Proceeds go to family in need. Furniture, tools, sporting goods, toys, bikes, etc. Something for everyone. Barbecue and refreshments by donation. Come out and enjoy the park while supporting a very worthy cause. Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8, 9am to 4pm. MAPLE BAY- 6493 Nevilane Drive, Sat, June 7-2pm. Absolutely No Early Birds! Household, antiques, collectibles, wine making & office supplies, shop & boating items, construction materials...+ more.

CHEMAINUS: SUNDAY, June 8th, large Antique/Collectible parking lot/car boot sale at Hwy Antique Emporium - Hwy #1 at Henry Road, 8am-3pm. - Come Fill Your Boot COWICHAN BAY: Sat. & Sun, June 7 & 8, 9am-4pm. 4361 Sears Rd. Lots of good stuff! Clothes, books, toys and misc.

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains * All local, in COWICHAN!

MOVING AND must downsize! Lots of great deals: kitchen stuff, dishes, books, DVDâ€™s, small appliances, hedge trimmer, collectables, dishes, lamps, end tables and even some Christmas decorations. All in excellent condition - only selling because of downsizing. 2948 Glenora Road, Duncan Saturday June 7th 9:00 AM sharp (not earlier) to 12:00 Noon. No previews and early birds pay double - sorry folks, weâ€™re not equipped to deal with early birds. SHAWNIGAN: Sat June 7, 8am - 4pm, Legion #134, 1625 Shawnigan/MillBay Rd. HUGE sale; coffee, hotdogs, baking, & silent auction. See U there! TOOLS: BANDSAWS, older air compressors, various sm. electric motors, sm. gear drives, plumbing fittings, plus more hardware items, lots of books, household goods, motorized scooter, & much more! 1876 Wessex Road, Cowichan Bay. June 7th 9-3pm.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

LOTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

COMMERCIAL LOT C1 Downtown Duncan core 89 x 57ft $149,000. 250-247-7208

SHAUGHNESSY ~ GARDENS ~

DUNCAN, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 applâ€™s. Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1,175 inclâ€™s util. Jun 1 250-709-8808

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

COWICHAN Bay/Pastoral Views Detached suite (above garage) 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. In-suite laundry. Dishwasher, Stainless steel appliances. Seeking one, quiet, mature tenant. No pets, no smoking. References required. $750 per month. Utilities not included. Please call 250-7158956 or 250-858-1486

THE PROPERTIES: $950, 1230 sqft, 2 bdrm + den suite. Very clean, bright with separate driveway, 1 parking spot and entrance, fenced backyard, 1.5 bath, W/D, S/F, D/W, electric heat with meter reader. Part carpet part heated tile, NP/NS, no drugs. Avail. June 1st. Call 250-710-9991.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Both sides of legal duplex. Just steps to downtown, park and bus. Live in one side, rent the other. 2 BD, 1 BA each side. Large corner lot. Move-in ready. $259,900. 1-250-3831500 Michelle Harrison,Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty.

FOR SALE BY OWNER LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. (250)732-3239 (250)743-3198 PALLISER LEATHER reclining sofa. Navy. Well taken care of. Downsizing. Asking $525. 6.5ft Heritage pine artificial Xmas tree. New price $220. Asking $50. Call (250)748-8924. Raleigh bike $150. Stainless tool box $250. Upright Grand vintage piano $395. Call (250)245-0295. RANGE Rider Apex white 8ft Dodge Ram truck canopy. Fits 2003 - 2008. Tinted windows, sliding front window, two side windows with screens open. Locking rear gate. $1200. 250-743-9217.

1250 SQFT house. 2 bdrm, large living room, kitchen with eating area and full bathroom on main floor. Full unfinished basement with toilette and sink. 1 mile from Duncan. Please phone 250-746-5558.

HOUSES FOR SALE

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

APARTMENT/CONDO CENTRAL DUNCAN: Lovely 1 bdrm suite in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP, $625. Please call Cory at 250-732-0342.

CHEMAINUS- LRG 1 bdrm, laminate flrs, in suite W/D, D/W. $750. Available June 15. Call (250)246-1399. DUNCAN- SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. N/S, N/P. $800. Avail July 1st. 250746-1019, 250-746-4509 after 6pm.

MAPLE GROVE APTS~ 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes

MAPLE BAY: Stunning 5 BR Tuscan-style villa, rich in artistic design & detail. Overlooking Maple Bay & Salt Spring Island. Private, park-like setting. Fabulous terracing and Mediterranean gardens. www. thearthouseatmaplebay.com

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RENTALS

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764

LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEAN front, view, treed 6.5 acres. 3 B/R, 2 level updated, 2,600 sq.ft 425,000. (250)245-8950

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apt, furnished, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. N/S. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COOMBS AUTO Mall- (Albernie Hwy) 1248sq ft, commercial/retail. $850+ utils & gst. Bob, 250-248-1072 or 250752-3090.

COTTAGES COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm BUNK house, like mobile home, not fancy, but warm. On farm property. (250)743-4392.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CHEMAINUS: 2 bdrm duplex, 800 sqft., 1 bath, D/W, W/D. All yard and maint. incldâ€™d. $800/mo + DD. Small pet nego. Refâ€™s and credit check reqâ€™d. Looking for long term tenants. sh9227@live.ca

*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities

CROFTON 2 bedroom duplex, one bathroom, 4 appliances, fenced yard, 2 blocks to school, playground and Ferry. Storage shed, double off-road parking. No dogs, but small indoor pets allowed. Available July 1, $830.00 month. 250748-5195 after 6:00 pm.

Call (250) 710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com

CROFTON: 3 BR house, ocean view $975 250-7158468

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT MILL BAY: 1 bdrm fully furn. suite attached to care home. Would suit elderly person(s). Evening meal can be provided as well as some personal help if needed and or some supervision for daily routines, (semiindependent). Starting at $1375 (nego). (250)701-1866

HOMES FOR RENT DUNCAN: 2 bdrm in town, 173 McKinstry Pl., Recent 100% reno, 4 applâ€™s. Gas FP, blinds, deck, patio, carport, shed. NS, NP. One year lease. $1,100. 250-748-2424

RV PADS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COWICHAN BAY 1 Bdrm suite, bright, ns/np, Util./Internet incl. $750. 250-748-2810.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARDENING

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

UNFILED TAX returns? Unreported income? Avoid prosecution and penalties. Call a tax attorney first! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

BOBâ€™S ROTOTILLING & SMALL ACREAGE TRACTOR SERVICES

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Griffiths, two other Jaguars qualify for B.C. Summer Games

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He’s a man for all seasons. Sion Griffiths already competed in the B.C. Winter Games this year in Mission. Now, he’ll be going to the B.C. Summer Games as well in Nanaimo in a rare event double. Clara Hughes, who recently

visited Duncan, is one of the few athletes at the Olympic level to compete in both Winter and Summer Olympics. Griffiths, pictured, qualified for the B.C. Summer Games in hammer throw (first), shot put and pole vault (second), and javelin (third) at the

Zone 6 trials, but he can only enter three events at the Games. Denise Roy (4x100, 100 and 200) and Luke Armstrong are the other CeeVac Jaguar midgets (14-15-year-olds) who earned qualifying spots in the Games July 17 to 20.

Dedicated high school athletes on the right track

Meet treat: Many medals in memorable event Don Bodger

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icole Lindsay hiked Mount Tzouhalem the day after the provincial high school track and field meet concluded in Langley. Brother Liam was back at work at Coffee On The Moon. Tuesday was a day off school in the Cowichan District as part of the teachers’ labour dispute, but dedicated athletes didn’t take the day off to lounge around. Many went for a training session with coach John May at the Cowichan Sportsplex. “This is what amazes me a lot with this bunch of kids,’’ said May. “They’re willing to put in a crazy amount of work.’’ The dedication and the talent of the valley’s track and field elite clearly knows no bounds. The number of medalists at the provincials is proof of that. Even the athletes who didn’t win medals were solid contenders and could very easily have reached the podium on another day. The relay team of Casey Heyd, Nicole Lindsay, Chicago Bains and Taryn Smiley — representing Cowichan Secondary — ran away with the gold in a blistering 48.58 seconds. That beat the Kelsey team’s time of 48.68 two years ago, but fell just short of the provincial record of 48.48. “All of our handoffs were perfect,’’ said Smiley. “We definitely had the most solid team.’’ Remarkably, none of the girls is in Grade 12. “We have next year to break the record,’’ said Smiley. Despite only being in Grade 10, Bains enjoyed another golden moment in the senior girls’ 100 hurdles. “It was only the fifth time she has ever run over the 33” height,’’ noted May, “and

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Four poured the pedal to the floor to win the senior girls’ 4x100 relay at the provincial high school track and field championships in Langley. From left are: Casey Heyd, Nicole Lindsay, Taryn Smiley and Chicago Bains. Liam Lindsay and sister Nicole display their medals, right. Below from left: Ben Williams shows classic form on the high jump bar; Bains tops the podium in her 100 hurdles; and Tia Baker and Desirae Ridenour of Frances Kelsey were in the running for top placings on the track. Bottom: Madison Heisterman of Queen Margaret’s School was a force in junior girls’ distance runs.

was only 0.30 seconds off the record set back in 1981 for the 33” height hurdles. “It was a pretty amazing race she put together,’’ he added. Back to Nicole Lindsay, her incredible results included a gold in the junior girls’ 200 and silver in the 400. “I really surprised myself,’’ she said. “I didn’t think I was going to win the 200.’’ But her seed time was the best and she put it together again in the final. “I’ve been right where I want to be and I’m injury free which is really nice,’’ she said. And that Mount Tzouhalem climb just gave her another good cardio workout to come in handy later. “It’s not just running straight down a track, it’s up and down,’’ she said. Ben Williams of Cowichan was also a gold medalist in the

junior boys’ triple jump and fourth in high jump. “His experience is the only thing holding him back on the high,’’ said May. Other results included a gold for Madison Heisterman of Queen Margaret’s School in the junior girls’ 1,500 and silver in the 800. Sion Griffiths earned a gold in javelin for Grade 8 boys as well as a fourth for shot put, seventh for triple jump and 11th in high jump. Liam Lindsay had a great meet with bronze medals in the senior boys’ long jump and 200, with a fourth in the 400. “His 200 was amazing,’’ said May. “He was 20 metres from the finish line in sixth place. At the finish, he was third.’’ Lindsay managed personal bests in all three events. “For me, that’s the best thing,’’ he said. “There’s nothing better

than that.’’ His 400-metre run of 49.69 was also a highlight. “It’s kind of been my seasonal goal to go sub-50,’’ Lindsay said. Simon Fraser University has an offer in the works for Lindsay. Desirae Ridenour got into the medals with a bronze in the junior girls’ 3,000 and eighth in the 1,500. Smiley also earned a bronze in the highly-competitive senior girls’ 100 and came fifth in the 200. Tia Baker of Kelsey did well with a fifth in the senior 400, seventh in the 200 and 11th in the 100. She’s going to the

University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) to join their varsity track team as their top incoming rookie sprinter on an athletic scholarship. Denise Roy is an up-andcomer with an eighth in the junior girls’ 100 and ninth in the 200 sprint. Heyd added a ninth in the junior 100 and 18th in the 200. Results for Kelsey Grade 8s included: Katie Farley, seventh 3,000; Jace Hilton, ninth 100; and Tyler Leech, 10th javelin. Abby Wadsworth of QMS placed 10th with a personal best and Mikayla Cook of Duncan Christian 21st in the senior girls’ long jump.

McQuarrie brings Duncan back from the brink of a looming loss

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t looked like Duncan’s Gord Closson Forest Products fastball team was heading to its first loss of the season, even with Korrey Gareau doing another exceptional job of pitching.

But the bats came alive at the right time that rallied Duncan to a 3-2 Nanaimo Fastball League win over Palladian last week at Nanaimo’s Pioneer Park. “We came close to our first loss,’’ said team spokesman Joe Dilalla. “It’s going to happen sooner or later, but we pulled one out.

“We just couldn’t string them (hits) together till the seventh.’’ Gareau sparkled with a three-hitter and 18 strikeouts, but gave up a two-run homer in the first inning to Palladian catcher Jeremy Slater. Duncan finished with 11 hits, but didn’t score till the seventh when Greg Snyder doubled, designated

hitter Gord Alberg hit a single, Joey Massingham beat one out in the infield and then Tanner McQuarrie slapped one up the middle that went off the second baseman and cleared the bases. Massingham, McQuarrie, Trevor Gicas and Snyder all had two hits. Bob Court and Dom Mansueti

contributed the other hits. Following its first game at Glenora’s Waldon Park Tuesday, Duncan hosts a shootout format tournament there Saturday and Sunday. Duncan plays games Saturday at noon, 4 and 6 p.m. Single elimination playoffs Sunday are at noon and 2 p.m., with the final at 4.

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“We will be back,’’ Shawnigan coach Murdy vows

Provincial rugby: Title streak may have ended at five, but next year’s squad will again be a strong contender Don Bodger

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hawnigan Lake School was on the verge of its sixth straight provincial AAA boys’ high school rugby championship Saturday in Langley. But arch-rival St. George’s ended Shawnigan’s remarkable streak at five with a late try and conversion for a dramatic 15-12 come-from-behind win in the final game. Shawnigan coach Tim Murdy said it was a “tough, hard-fought battle by the two best teams in the province.’’ Shawnigan led most of the game, 5-3 at the half and 12-3 after another score early in the second half. St. George’s got it back to 12-8 and scored during the last three minutes to win it. Shawnigan tries were scored by Matt Beukeboom and Ben McKinnon, with a conversion from Conor O’Neill. McKinnon was selected to the Commissioners’ XV. “The tournament overall went really well and the outcome after a long hard-fought battle was not what we wanted, los-

ing 15-12 in the last few minutes,’’ noted McKinnon. “The boys played unreal and it was hard to be disappointed with a second-place finish.’’ McKinnon came back strong from an injury that prevented him from playing in the world youth tournament in Japan. “Overall, a great time,’’ he indicated. Shawnigan actually had one of its youngest squads in recent years. “We will be back, you can count on that — 16 of 26 in the squad returning,’’ said Murdy. Shawnigan won a very tough quarterfinal over Yale 26-20 and then routed Lord Byng 35-13 in the semis before facing St. George’s. Also in AAA, Cowichan Secondary was at the bottom of the 16-team pack but played some solid rugby. “It was fantastic for Cowichan to qualify for the tournament after some close qualifying battles,’’ noted coach Ron Glass. “The senior players for Cowichan were exceptional and the large number of Grade 11 and 10 players gained valuable experience for the 2015 season.’’ Cowichan lost 20-5 to

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Handsworth of North Vancouver when the tournament resumed in Abbotsford. Brock Gowanlock, the team’s captain and later Commissioner’s XV selection, scored the lone try. Cowichan was then blanked 27-0 by Semiahmoo. Cowichan spent a lot of energy in its previous match, according to Glass, and just didn’t show up for this one. The tournament concluded with a 26-19 defeat against South Kamloops. Gowanlock, Ethan Burke and Eddy Walt scored Cowichan tries while Kyle Joe kicked two conversions. The T-Birds showed some dominance in the second half, but just could not cross the line. “Every time Cowichan appeared to be in the process of scoring a penalty an unforced error would take this away,’’ noted Glass. In AA, Brentwood College finished seventh and Frances Kelsey 11th. Brentwood went in ranked No. 3, but lost a couple of heartbreakers with a squad decimated by injuries. “You’ve got guys playing out of position,’’ said Brentwood coach Tony Medina.

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Second place is certainly no disgrace for the Shawnigan Lake School boys’ First XV rugby team after five straight provincial AAA rugby titles. Below, valley product George Barton barges into contact for Shawnigan in the provincial final against St. George’s. Brentwood was beaten 10-9 by Hugh McRoberts and 12-10 by Mulgrave before finishing with a 27-19 victory over D.W. Poppy. “We didn’t play our best rugby,’’ said Medina. “The boys are disappointed, but it’s only a game, after all.’’ Brentwood will have 12 boys who are in Grade 11 back next year. Tom Sambell was the team’s selection to the Commissioner’s XV. Aaron Hersant is one of those Grade 11s who accounted for all the team’s kicking points. Kelsey made its first provincial appearance in many years and had a strong showing. Kelsey nipped L.V. Rogers 12-7, lost 23-14 to Sir Charles Tupper and trounced Glenlyon Norfolk 36-14 in its finale.

Ben Williams Bending over backwards is like an art form for Ben Williams, 15. The Grade 10 Cowichan Secondary School student is a natural at the high jump but he’s also shown some amazing abilities in other areas of track and field. He set a junior boys’ triple jump record dating back to 2000 that measured 13.21 metres in the Island high school meet and also sprinted to third in the 200 metres and second with the senior boys’ 4x100 relay team. Williams’ beloved high jump yielded third place, but the sky’s the limit considering he only started last year. “I was not too good at the start but then started training, got the technique down and became pretty good,’’ he said. “I’m a quick learner so it kind of was easy to pick up and I had some talent as well.’’ Williams’ best in the high jump so far is 1.75 metres but coach John May thinks he’s quite capable of reaching two metres before too long. “What I’m seeing is his ability to be able to execute when I tell him to do things very quickly,’’ said May. “His strength on the vertical component is going to be one of his major areas that will get him over the bar when it starts to get really high.’’

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